HR Manager
Location: GB, SOM, Clevedon
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Computer Software
Function: Human Resources

Company profile:
Sparkol is a growing software company based outside of Bristol, UK.We specialise in making unique tools that help people get their message across without any design or technical know-how. The Sparkol team comprises talented developers, designers, writers, musicians and support staff.Our main product, VideoScribe, enables our users to create engaging whiteboard-style animations quickly and easily. It's used by thousands of business people, marketers, illustrators, video professionals, teachers and students, as well as regular folk with stories to tell.VideoScribe is available for desktop as well as iPad and Android apps.

Job description:
At Sparkol, our mission is to help people engage their audience. Our products empower people to communicate more effectively, regardless of their technical ability.Our flagship product, VideoScribe, enables our customers to create their own whiteboard animations quickly and easily.In two years, VideoScribe has gained hundreds of thousands of users in over 135 countries, and our team has more than doubled to 36 people in the past year alone.  If you're full of ideas and excited about helping people to communicate, there could be a place for you at Sparkol.We are seeking a full time HR manager to join our fun loving and hardworking team. You will be happy to ‘be the HR department’ and provide hands on support across the business as we grow.You will be dynamic, self-confident, with a strong understanding of employment law and be able to represent the HR function as part of the bigger business picture. You must be CIPD qualified or equivalent with plenty of life experience and a global perspective.This is a demanding but enjoyable role with an amazing organisation where no two days will ever be the same.The role:Lead and direct the HR function to deliver a comprehensive HR service to the business to include:Oversee payroll function/health/pension/bonusReward – advise and support employees on company benefitsPolicy &amp; procedures- implementation of new (and update existing) policies, procedures and processesAs well as:Provide full HR support to the Management teamWork with middle managers, coaching them and advising on all people issuesCollate management information and update/maintain reports where requiredEmployee relations - using HR and company knowledge to make appropriate decisionsMeasure employee satisfaction and identify areas that require improvementPerformance management – coaching managers on performance management issues and processesManagement of the full training cycle from identifying learning needs, areas that need attention and improvement, core competencies, design, delivery and evaluation including management development, induction, maintenance of the training skills matrix and coordination of training coursesRecruitment and retention – managing talent and succession planning; taking overall responsibility for recruitment activity, campaigns, producing job descriptions and attending/arranging interviewsOversee the management of work experience placements/graduate schemes/mentoring etc.Coordination of HR communicationsOther relevant duties/project work as required

Requirements:
You will:Be CIPD qualified or equivalentBe an excellent communicator, both verbal and writtenHave an eye for detailBe able to develop and apply HR policies and processes in a way that reflects the company cultureBe able to work under pressure and prioritise effectivelyBe a problem-solver, able to determine the root cause of issues and articulate appropriate solutionsBe technically competent with experience of IT packages such as email and spreadsheets 

Benefits:
24 days holiday per year plus UK bank holidaysHealth cash planIncome protectionLife coverPrivate health coverFree daily lunches delivered by a local restaurantOpportunity for training days and growthChildcare vouchersCharity sponsorship fund availableYour choice of tools so you can do your best workCompetitive SalaryIf this job is for you, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to #EMAIL_9ba8d3f7fb3022a068ae9240152b51225b4823962e1b5d8e3f564e1cefc790a2#. To speed up the process please ensure you quote "REF: HR Manager 11/14" into the email subject line.We recommend you sign up for a free, 7-day trial of VideoScribe to try it for yourself.No agencies please